New York State Assembly

Just one day after Assemblyman William Colton (D—Gravesend, Bensonhurst, Bath Beach and Dyker Heights) and City Councilmember Susan Zhuang (D—Bensonhurst, Bath Beach, Gravesend, Dyker Height, Boro Park and Sunset Park), joined by hundreds of area...

Sag Harbor, NY – Assemblyman Tommy John Schiavoni announced today that the Long Island Railroad (LIRR) has begun work to extend the siding at the Southampton Station, near North Main Street.The project begins on Monday, March 30th and will take place...

Assemblyman William Colton (D—Gravesend, Bensonhurst, Bath Beach and Dyker Heights) and City Councilmember Susan Zhuang (D-Bensonhurst, Bath Beach, Gravesend, Dyker Heights, Boro Park and Sunset Park) will be spearheading a community protest against...

I am woman, hear me roar! Helen Reddy said it best, “I am strong, I am invincible, I am woman” and as we end March, or Women’s History Month, these lyrics ring true a little bit more than usual. Let’s remember that so much of the progress women...

Over the last week, Assemblywoman Andrea K. Bailey (R,C-Geneseo), in collaboration with Cornell Cooperative Extension of Livingston and Steuben counties, visited Caledonia-Mumford School, Prattsburgh School and Livonia School to participate in the ‘Ag...

Assemblyman Matt Slater (R,C–Yorktown) is continuing his “Chat with Matt” series following a successful first round of events held across the district, bringing together local leaders and residents for open conversations on issues impacting the...

Assemblyman Chris Tague (R,C-Schoharie) and local leaders gathered today in front of the Ramada by Wyndham in Cobleskill for a ribbon-cutting ceremony marking the official grand opening of the long-awaited hotel at 121 Burgin Drive. After years without...

Assemblyman Brian Maher (R,C–Walden) today raised concerns about ongoing funding shortfalls in New York’s Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP), as lawmakers, providers and parents gathered at the Capitol to highlight disruptions impacting families...

Today, the New York State Assembly passed a resolution memorializing Sheridan Gorman of Yorktown. The resolution, sponsored by the Westchester Assembly Delegation, was led by Assemblyman Matt Slater (R,C-Yorktown). Gorman was a proud Yorktown native whose...

Speaker Carl Heastie and Racing and Wagering Committee Chair Carrie Woerner today announced that the Assembly has passed a package of legislation to help address problem gambling in New York and ensure that casinos and mobile betting platforms operate...

Yesterday, Assemblywoman Andrea K. Bailey (R,C-Geneseo) welcomed members of the Pavilion/York Air Rifle Team and the York Middle/High School Girls Varsity Volleyball Team to the New York State Capitol, where they were honored for their exceptional achievements...

Assemblyman Joe DeStefano (R,C-Medford) today stood shoulder to shoulder with labor unions, advocates and fellow lawmakers from across the aisle at the State Capitol to call for immediate passage of a “direct to direct” cost-of-living adjustment (COLA)...

Albany, NY – Wednesday, March 18th, as Chair of the Assembly Standing Committee on Small Business, Assemblywoman Marianne Buttenschon (D-119) participated in the New York State Legislature’s Joint Budget Conference Subcommittee Hearing on Commerce,...

Assemblyman Joe DeStefano (R,C-Medford) today joined Assembly Minority Leader Ed Ra (R,C-Franklin Square), colleagues, parents and child care providers in Albany to highlight growing concerns surrounding the state’s Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP),...

Assemblywoman Jodi Giglio (R,C-Riverhead) today welcomed Sergeant Joe Cognitore, a decorated Vietnam War veteran, to the Assembly Floor in Albany in recognition of his courageous military service and decades of unwavering advocacy for fellow veterans....

Assemblyman Steve Hawley (R,C-Batavia) has announced his April Outreach Office hours at Hamlin Public Library and his regular Genesee County Satellite Office hours in Batavia. As a public servant, being accessible to the public is one of Hawley’s highest...

Assemblyman Matt Simpson (R,C-Adirondack) joined fellow lawmakers, child-care providers and parents to highlight growing disruptions in New York’s Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP), as counties across the state paused new applications amid funding...

Assemblyman Matt Slater (R,C–Yorktown) joined colleagues in Albany today for a press conference in support of legislation (A.6722) that would restore judicial discretion to set bail for individuals charged with aggravated cruelty to animals. The bipartisan...

Assemblyman Robert Smullen (R,C-Mohawk Valley and the Adirondacks) joined his fellow colleagues in the Assembly Minority to address growing child-care concerns in the state. Legislators and stakeholders called for reliable state funding for the Child...

Centereach, NY – On Saturday, March 21st, Assemblywoman Rebecca Kassay hosted her second annual Assembly District 4 Women of Distinction Award Ceremony at the New Village Recreation Center in Centereach. The event brought together Assemblywoman Rebecca...

Albany, NY – Today, Assemblywoman Alicia Hyndman, Chair of the Higher Education Committee, announced the successful passage of Bill A7001A. This groundbreaking legislation – the first of its kind in New York – requires manufacturers of synthetic...

Assemblyman Steve Hawley (R,C-Batavia) welcomed the Pavilion/York Air Rifle Team to the New York State Capitol in Albany yesterday, recognizing the student-athletes for their outstanding achievement as 2026 New York State Champions. The team was honored...

Assemblyman Michael Tannousis (R,C–Staten Island/ Brooklyn) honored Staff Sgt. Michael H. Ollis, a Staten Island native, following his posthumous Medal of Honor award for extraordinary heroism during combat operations in Afghanistan. Tannousis introduced...

Albany, NY – In recognition of New York State’s Vietnam Veterans’ Day, Assemblywoman Marianne Buttenschon (D-119) joined her statewide colleagues today in welcoming Vietnam Veterans from across the state to Albany for Vietnam Veterans Day at the...